Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 01, 2026

Hartzell Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Email addresses submitted through newsletter or contact forms

  • Information provided through direct communication

Automatically Collected Information

Through Squarespace’s built-in analytics and website functionality, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • General geographic region

This information is collected in aggregated or anonymized form and is used for website improvement and performance monitoring.

2. Email Communications

If you voluntarily provide your email address, we may use it to:

  • Send updates about new work

  • Share occasional announcements

  • Respond to inquiries

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in any email.

We do not sell, rent, or share email addresses for marketing purposes.

Email data is stored and managed through Squarespace’s email platform.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.

4. Embedded Third-Party Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly.

These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party data practices.

5. Payments and Tips

If you choose to submit a voluntary tip or payment, transactions are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal).

We do not store full payment information. Payment processors handle financial data according to their own privacy and security policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any payment processor before submitting payment information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your personal information

  • Removal from email communications

To make a request, contact: [your email address]

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.